Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly butter a shallow 1 1/2-to 2-quart baking dish. Pare the apples and slice. Place in the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix molasses ands water and pour over the apples. In a mixing bowl, combineflour, baking powder,and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in butter or shortening, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and mix until dough holds together in a ball. On a lightly floured board, roll out dough to a thickness of about 1/3 inch to fit the top of the casserole. Place over apples. Cut vents in the top. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until golden.

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